Section 20. If damages may be recovered under this chapter for the taking of or injury to property of a person under guardianship or conservatorship or property held in trust, the guardian, conservator or trustee may petition for and recover, and may release all such damages in like manner as if the land or other property were held in his own right.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 79 sec. 20

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
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